Atypical depression subtype of dysthymic disorder or major depression involves a variety of symptoms including increased appetite or weight gain, excessive sleepiness, marked fatigue or weakness, moods that are strongly reliant on environmental factors and being extremely sensitive to rejection. What is atypical depression? Atypical depression can be either a sign of major depression or…
What is AWS? Alice in wonderland syndrome (AWS) is a condition that causes temporary disorientation and distortion of perception. The actual size or shape of you may appear to be different. Occasionally, a room’s or surrounding furniture’s dimensions might seem to shift and move further or closer than they really are. The episodes aren’t related…
Sleep apnea is a sleeping disorder that can cause serious health problems, like high blood pressure and heart problems, if it’s not treated. This sleeping disorder causes breaths to cease repeatedly during sleep, leading to loud snoring and daytime fatigue despite a full night of sleep. Overweight men are most likely to suffer from sleep…
Substance/medication-induced psychotic disorder is also known as alcohol-induced psychosis, drug-induced psychosis and toxic psychosis. The condition occurs when an individual experiences hallucinations or delusions within a month of using or withdrawing from prescribed drugs, illegal drugs or alcohol. In the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-5), it is estimated that 7 to 25% of patients treated…
Erotomania is when you believe someone loves you when they don’t. It could be someone you’ve never met before. There is a possibility that they are famous, such as a politician or actor. Your love for this person can be so strong that you think you’re in a relationship with him or her. You may…